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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) .
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Brake Drum Universal Spring
    GM891442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement 
  5. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.
  6. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable End Fitting
    GM890720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Release the rear park brake cable end fitting (1) from the drum brake backing plate.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly
    GM900071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Disc Brake) or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Drum Brake) .
  9. Remove the brake backing plate.
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